Beach Cities Sports
The Manhattan Beach Bulldogs won the Silver Division of the Swoosh/Aloha high school basketball tournament, beating several teams from southern and northern California. Pictured (l-r) are: Jake Eichstaedt, Thomas Lapham, Deion Sanders, Johnny Novokmet, Michael Graves, Davontae Henley, (coach John Lapham), Matt Jasaitis, Jake Feder, Riley Wagner, and Latrell Upshaw. The team is coached by John Coughlin and John Lapham.
Baseball
South Bay Surf will be holding its 3rd Annual “Give Back to the South Bay” baseball camp Saturday and Sunday Dec. 11-12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Entradero Park, 5400 Towers St. in Torrance. Directed by Shame Schumaker, the camp is open to kids ages 6-14 and includes training stations for pitching, hitting, catching, infield and outfield play, base running and Plyometrics. Major league players will be on hand to answer questions and sign autographs. A silent auction will be held for memorabilia and baseball gear. Cost is $130. Online payment is available at www.southbaysurfbaseball.com. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Autism Society.
Running
Run, walk or baby jog along the sea at the annual Manhattan Beach Yuletide 5K on Saturday, Dec. 18. The 5K begins at 2 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Pier followed by Kids Races at 3 p.m. Jingle Bracelets and Beachy T-Shirts to all pre-registered runners and to late registrants while supplies last. Unique Awards to the top five in all 28 age divisions. Entry fee for the 5K is $28, Kids Races are $22 (add $5 for late registration after Dec. 4). For more information, visit www.imathlete.com/events/EventOverview.aspx?fEID=8989.
Soccer
Online registration for the Manhattan Beach Sand & Surf Soccer Winter League season is now open for boys and girls in U5, U6, U7, U8, U9, U10 and U12 divisions. The program incorporates individual skill development with small sided tactical development over a seven week season. Cost is $140 per player; Team Registration – $120 per player (Minimum of 4 players/Maximum of 8); Family Registration – $120 for families registering siblings. Registration closes Sunday. To register, visit www.mbsandnsurf.com. For more information, contact Dean Ward, mbsandandsurf@hotmail.com.
Tennis
Professional tennis players John Isner and Sam Querrey, who form the core of the US Davis Cup team, will be holding the Inaugural Charity Challenge tennis exhibition at the Manhattan Beach country Club on Sunday. Scheduled to participate are former world #1’s Lindsay Davenport and Tracy Austin along with other high profile stars to be announced. The event is set to be a unique showcase and combination of tennis and Hollywood with proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Tickets are available at www.ticketalternative.com.
Basketball
Registration is available for boys and girls in grades K-8 who would like to participate in the National Junior Basketball league held at Hangar Athletic Xchange, 3203 Jack Northrop Ave., Hawthorne. The league consists of an eight-week season plus playoffs and costs $99 ($125 after Dec. 1). Tryouts will be held Dec. 6 and 8. For more information, visit www.haxla.com.
Dave Miller, former New Orleans Hornets/NCAA basketball coach will be hosting his annual Holiday Basketball Clinic December 22-24 at the Spectrum Athletic Club South Bay and will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. The focus of the clinic will be to teach the fundamentals of the game in a safe positive learning environment. For more information or to reserve a spot call (310) 995-2932. This is available for boys and girls ages 5 – 14. You can also sign up on-line at www.mvpcamp.com. ER